Can we write less than the word limit in IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2?

Whether you are answering the IELTS Writing Task 1 question or IELTS Essay question, make sure that you know the scoring criteria. IELTS Writing scoring criteria include task achievement, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource (vocabulary), and grammar. Make sure that your written piece fits all these criteria. Do not lose sight of the question and do not right vague sentences. Make sure that your response caters to the need of the questions and that there is a flow in your language.

To improve IELTS writing in one month:

• Write 1 task daily.
• Use linking words, write clearly, and check grammar.
• Try to finish each writing task in time.

Plan your IELTS answer. Take five minutes to write down a simple outline helps you finish task much more quickly. You will not need to stop and think about what to write in the middle of the test. Practice to write every day.

Getting band 9 in IELTS writing is very hard. You need almost perfect English. You should also explain big ideas in simple and correct way. Taking help from IELTS teachers is good, because they can tell you where you make mistakes and how to improve.

For making IELTS writing easier - focus on following tricks - 

1. understand given question
2. plan a clear structure into intro, body paragraphs for one idea each, conclusion and so on
3. use linking words
4. practise time management